Chef de Partie — Luxury In-Room Dining | Competitive Pay

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Extensive training

Job summary

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in In-Room Dining. You will oversee an assigned kitchen section, ensuring dishes meet the highest quality, taste, and presentation standards for our guests in their rooms.

You will lead junior kitchen staff, maintain HACCP standards, and coordinate with the service team to ensure timely, accurate orders. Flexibility for rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and proper food storage procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders accurately under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.
• Ability to lead an assigned section and support the development of junior kitchen colleagues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts, including overnight shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring efficient preparation and timely delivery of all in-room dining orders.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to approved recipes, portion standards, and hotel quality guidelines.
• Ensure all room service orders are prepared accurately, presented attractively, and dispatched within the required timeframes.
• Coordinate closely with the In-Room Dining service team to ensure orders are complete, accurate, and ready for collection or delivery.
• Organise daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients, equipment, and workstations are prepared before service.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavour, temperature, portion sizes, and presentation across all menu items.
• Supervise and guide Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, ensuring adherence to recipes, procedures, and kitchen standards.
• Ensure special dietary requirements, allergies, and guest preferences are communicated clearly and handled with appropriate care.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, stock levels, storage conditions, and expiry dates, following proper stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards throughout food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Monitor portion control, food costs, and wastage while maintaining the quality expected of a luxury hotel.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to manage peak periods and ensure smooth service during high-demand hours.
• Assist with menu updates, new dish preparation, and improvements to the In-Room Dining offering when required.
• Check food orders before dispatch to ensure accuracy, appropriate presentation, and compliance with guest requests.
• Ensure all opening, closing, cleaning, and handover procedures are completed according to hotel standards.
• Report equipment issues, stock shortages, and operational concerns to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef promptly.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen operations

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in In-Room Dining. You will oversee an assigned kitchen section, ensuring dishes meet the highest quality, taste, and presentation standards for our guests in their rooms.

You will lead junior kitchen staff, maintain HACCP standards, and coordinate with the service team to ensure timely, accurate orders. Flexibility for rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays, is required.